Tata Ace
Rs.26-29/km
Book Tata AceGandhidham is where Kutch meets the rest of India. Everything that comes off the ships at Kandla and Mundra, and everything the district makes, has to cross the Surajbari bridge on its way out. That single crossing shapes how freight works here: timing, truck availability and which routes move quickly.
TruckGuru books full truckload trucks from Gandhidham and the surrounding Kutch towns for intercity trips of 100 km or more. We do not offer home or office shifting, local transport or vehicle transport.
Kutch industry beyond the port
Port cargo gets the attention, but a lot of Gandhidham's outbound freight is made in Kutch.
Anjar. Large-diameter steel pipe mills and engineering units. Pipes go to pipeline projects across India and need long open trailers or open-body trucks.
Bhachau and Samakhiali. Salt works, ceramic and building material units, and warehousing along the highway.
Mithi Rohar and the Kandla highway. Edible oil refineries, sawmills and plywood units.
Kandla SEZ. Textiles, plastics and engineering goods for both domestic buyers and export.
Inbound, Kutch needs cement, steel, machinery and FMCG for a district that has grown fast since the 2001 rebuild.
Where Gandhidham loads go
- Gandhidham to Ahmedabad: about 300 km via Bhachau and Malia.
- Gandhidham to Rajkot: about 160 km via Morbi.
- Gandhidham to Jaipur: about 800 km via Radhanpur, Palanpur and Ajmer.
- Gandhidham to Mumbai: about 820 km via Ahmedabad and NH-48.
- Gandhidham to Delhi NCR: about 1,050 km, 2 to 3 days.
- Gandhidham to Ludhiana: about 1,250 km, the main salt and edible oil lane into Punjab.
The Radhanpur-Palanpur road to Rajasthan saves a lot of distance on north India loads compared with going through Ahmedabad. For more on port pickups, see our Gandhidham transporter page, truck hire in Gandhidham and truck hire in Mundra.
Choosing the vehicle
| Vehicle | Load capacity | Typical use |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | 750 kg - 1,100 kg | Documents, samples, small spares |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Machinery spares, packed oil for one dealer |
| 17FT / 19FT Eicher | 5 ton / 7 ton | Mixed cartons, SEZ goods |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Bagged salt, packed oil, ceramic |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton, 16 ton or 18 ton | Salt and timber in bulk, full edible oil loads |
Pipes and long timber need open bodies or trailers. Tell us the length at booking. Salt is dense and fills the weight limit quickly, so a 32FT container rated 16 or 18 ton is the usual choice. The truck type guide explains open and closed bodies.
Truck rates
Truck freight rates are not fixed. What a load costs depends on the route, vehicle type, load capacity needed, cargo, pickup date and how many trucks are running that lane that week. Kutch lanes to Rajasthan and Punjab often have fewer return loads than Ahmedabad or Mumbai, which shows up in the rate on some weeks.
TruckGuru pricing is quoted per trip at the time of booking, with toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Gandhidham to Ahmedabad
Approximately 300 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.9,300 - Rs.10,500 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.12,300 - Rs.13,500 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.16,500 - Rs.17,400 |
| 32FT Container | 16 ton | Rs.23,400 - Rs.25,500 |
| 32FT Container | 18 ton | Rs.25,500 - Rs.27,300 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
Timing a Kutch dispatch
The Surajbari bridge is the choke point. When traffic backs up there, every Kutch truck waits. Evening and night departures cross faster than mid-day ones.
Summer in Kutch runs above 44 degrees from April to June. Labour crews and drivers prefer early morning and night loading, and so should you.
The monsoon brings a different risk. Heavy rain can flood the Little Rann edges near Samakhiali and slow the highway for a day. Keep a buffer on time-bound loads in July and August.
Weighbridge checks near Samakhiali are strict on salt and timber trucks. Make sure the invoice weight matches the actual load.
Loads coming into Kutch
Inbound freight is a big part of Gandhidham's truck market. Steel coils and plates come in for the Anjar pipe mills. Cement and construction material arrive for port expansion and industrial projects. FMCG and packaged food come from Ahmedabad and Rajkot warehouses to supply the district's towns.
Because Kutch pulls in so much cargo, trucks that deliver here look for a load going out. That is the return market at work, and it is one reason truck availability out of Gandhidham is usually good towards Ahmedabad and Rajasthan.
For project cargo such as pipes, machinery or structural steel, tell us the dimensions of the largest piece at booking. Some items need a trailer rather than a truck, and the Surajbari bridge and the Samakhiali stretch have their own rules for over-dimensional loads.
Share the unloading contact and gate timings for any plant delivery. Several Anjar and Bhachau units receive only in daylight hours. A truck that arrives after dark waits outside until morning.
Pickup areas we cover
We load from Gandhidham town, the Kandla port area, Kandla SEZ, Mithi Rohar, Anjar, Bhachau, Samakhiali and the warehouse belt along the Kandla highway. Mundra pickups are booked from Mundra directly, which saves the positioning distance.
Give us the godown or plant name and a loading contact. Port-side godowns in particular are hard to find without directions, and the gate staff often need the vehicle number in advance to let the truck in. We share it as soon as the truck is assigned, usually the same day you book.
How booking works
Enter pickup, drop and vehicle type on the booking page. You see the trip rate for your date first. Once you book via the TruckGuru app, our team calls back within 30 minutes during working hours with the driver and vehicle details.
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Gandhidham transport: shipper questions
What does a truck from Gandhidham to Delhi cost?
A 20FT Container from Gandhidham to Delhi NCR, about 1,050 km, is indicatively Rs.43,000 - Rs.47,200 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can you carry pipes from Anjar?
Yes, on open bodies or trailers depending on length. Tell us the pipe length and total weight at booking.
Which route do you take to Jaipur?
Usually Radhanpur, Palanpur and Ajmer, about 800 km. It is shorter than going via Ahmedabad.
Is toll included?
Yes. Every trip rate includes toll.
Do you move bagged salt?
Yes. Salt usually goes on 32FT containers rated 16 or 18 ton.
What is the best time to leave Gandhidham?
Evening or night. The Surajbari bridge crossing moves faster then.
How do I pay?
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Do you do home shifting in Gandhidham?
No. We move commercial and industrial goods only.
Can you pick up from Bhachau?
Yes. Bhachau, Anjar, Mithi Rohar and Kandla are all regular pickup points.
Do you deliver within Kutch?
Only for trips of 100 km or more. Short runs within the district are not covered.
